A Godly Household

“…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

Whether you are single with or without children or married with or without children, God is concerned about your family. It is the most important building block to human society and, therefore, should be nurtured and protected. 

In these last days, Satan has launched an all-out attack on the family unit. From attempting to change the definition of marriage to bringing divisions within our family units as a whole, this world is definitely not conducive for a family that fears the Lord. Nevertheless, in spite of what is going on in the world around us, it is still possible to have a godly family in an ungodly world. I challenge each family to take steps to fortify their family  structure against the wiles of the devil.

The first challenge is to evaluate your household for areas where your family may be vulnerable for attack by the enemy. 

When a storm is impending, we are advised to do a walk-thru to make sure our house is secure. Many experts suggest a family meeting to discuss just in case scenarios. Things like where to meet, who to call, etc. The same is true for our families. Begin by evaluating your family’s relationship with God. 

Is God a part of your family? 

Is His word regularly read and taught in your household? 
Does your family worship and pray together at home? 
Is your family exposed to godly music, movies and other Biblically-based media?
Does Jesus live there?

There is a story about a wife speaking to her husband when he got home. She had been busy with the kids and chores and running errands. She said that during the day someone came and knocked on the door, and asked the question: “Does Jesus Live Here”. She said this bothered her very much, and she had been thinking about it all day, and she now wonders herself: “does Jesus live here?” She asked her husband: “well, does He?” If your answer is “no” to any of these questions, then it is time to make some adjustments. The stronger the presence and power of God is in your household, the less power the devil has to enter in and steal, kill and destroy. Because we know that is exactly what Satan wants to do. Make a commitment today to develop a God-centered household by making sure your relationship with the Lord is what it ought to be and infusing the things of God into the daily function and routines of your family.

“Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock…” Matthew 7:24

One of the things that we have learned in experience, studies, and practice is that whether or not a structure like a house will stand is determined largely by the foundation on which it is built. If the foundation or the ground upon which that foundation is laid is weak then, no matter how beautiful or fortified the building may look, it is only a matter of time before the forces of time and nature will cause that building to collapse. So it is with our families. If you want your family to survive the tests of time, the fiery attacks of Satan and the storms of life, you need to make sure your family (house) is built upon a sure foundation-A foundation that you can depend on. 

Is your family structure built upon the rock of God’s word?